I think 11/16 was closer to the weaves a little; folks were split on which way to turn at 11. You can work 12 as the front or back side too. Lots of variations with only three obstacles! #agilitynerd
Here are four short Masters level skills training sequences for a narrow training space from a recent workshop I gave at Talcott Mountain Agility Club in Manchester, CT. #dogagilitytraining #agilitynerd
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Looking for some novice/starters level dog agility training courses? Here are four sequences I created for a recent workshop. #dogagilitytraining #agilitynerd
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Looking for short skills-focused training sequences? Here are 7 I created for a recent workshop for a range of skills. #dogagility #agilitynerd
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Can you handle this weave entry? I've blogged our experience (with video) running Stefanie Theis' Masters Series Jumping course with the most challenging weave entry I can recall. It's a fun sequence to run and use for practice! #dogagility #agilitynerd
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Whoa! I just posted my 200th blog post with video on agilitynerd.com! My Getting Started in Snooker video is now live on the blog. I never thought I'd have that many videos...
#dogagility #snooker #agilitynerd
I’ve added links to the snooker rules for CPE, UKI, and USDAA to my snooker calculator at:
snooker.agilityner.com
#dogagility #snooker #agilitynerd
Save the date! Dog Agility Snooker Basics online presentation April 17th 8PM Chicago time on FB live.
It will be recorded and posted on my blog afterwards.
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#agilitynerd #dogagility
I've published my Snooker Calculator website. Enjoy!
snooker.agilitynerd.com
#dogagility #dogagilitysnooker #agilitynerd
Speaking of Snooker, I'm working on a new app that some of you might find useful (while avoiding working on my taxes!). #dogagility #dogagilitycompetition #agilitynerd
We went to the UKI Invitational and all we got was this t-shirt… We stopped in to register, got my shirt and scratched all our runs. It was good to see some super friends and commiserate. We’ll be visiting for the finals on Sunday. Good luck to all the competitors!! #uki #dogagility #agilitynerd
At a trial Snap! is always asking me: "is this a 2o2o"? 😆
#cantstopwontstop #dogagility #agilitynerd
Photo by Pics By Kim: www.facebook.com/picsbykimn
Spark and Snap!'s Steeplechase qualifying runs from yesterday's USDAA trial. Would have liked to get a blind cross on the landing of the jump after the first tunnel but I knew I couldn't get there. Now both boys are qualified to go to Cynosport 2025! #dogagility #agilitynerd
we also have to be kind to ourselves.
So whatever challenges your are facing; know that all you can do is your best at that time. Just keep showing up and "giving it a whirl" 🙂
Snap! is always happy to give it a whirl! Photo by Pics by Kim #dogagility #agilitynerd (2/2)
A great sign at a local training facility with an important distinction! #dogtraining #dogs #dogagility #agilitynerd
- 16-19 I liked blind after AF to threadle slice 17. Then layer tunnel for a threadle wrap.
A fun one!!!
#TrainingHard$hit #dogagility #agilitynerd
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All the dogs have been seeing the same vet since the early 90s. He still has a holiday photo of Mr Peabody and Milo from 2003 on his wall 💕 #agilitynerd #dogagility
Chris Kerton of Karma Fitness is sharing a video and PDF of a 10 minute warm up on my blog specifically for dog agility handlers! This is so valuable! Please, please, check it out and share this far and wide so everyone can benefit! #dogagility #agilitynerd
Excellent Courtney Moore AKC Jumpers With Weaves course! ❤️ If you take out jump 1 you can fit this in an 80x100 foot (25x30 m) space. Enjoy! #dogagility #agilitynerd
Sketch courses/sequences at home, seminars, workshops, and class starting on a blank course grid. Sometimes putting pencil to paper is faster/easier than using course design software. Create any size blank course grid and print it! #dogagility #agilitynerd
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None of the dogs have been serious toy destroyers. This photo shows why there is now a moratorium on getting more dog toys! This doesn't include all the ones currently scattered around the house either! 😆 #dogs #agilitynerd
I got scolded by both my instructor and by Snap!‘s rehab vet in class! 😖 Lesson learned: always prepare and use the correct cues for each dog! 🐾 #dogagility #agilitynerd
Excellent BDA podcast covering the challenges of competing in multiple venues. In the US we have many choices of venue; some requiring different skills for both dogs and handlers. Should you consider specializing in certain venues/types of competitions? #dogagility #agilitynerd
Use NFC/FEO and mulligans to acclimate your dogs to new equipment, flooring, and new environmentals. I entered Spark in a local UKI trial to give him some experience on different contact equipment. It was the best $20 I've spent! #dogagility #agilitynerd
Dog agility *25 years ago* this month. Mr. Peabody and me at our first a big AKC show (IKC show) that had benched confirmation and agility in Chicago's McCormick Place. It was a massive building and show. I think I signed up because folks we trained wIth were all going.
#dogagility #agilitynerd
Snap! and Spark earned USDAA Steeplechase and Masters Challenge qualifying Q's for Cynosport! 🥇🥇🥇🥇 We had great MC Std runs and my handling errors on the MC Jumpers runs didn't keep us from qualifying on the overall score. Course maps and all runs:
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What fun name do you have for a heinous call off? In Steeplechase I was so, so late giving Snap! his turning cues over the long jump that he went straight for the off course tunnel . So I used the "Team Scream" or "Alligator Come" to save our Cynosport qualifying Q. #dogagility #agilitynerd
I created a 50' x 80' jumping version of the fun and challenging Dana Pike agility training course I recently shared. Lots of good challenges with some longer lines even in a smaller space. Give it a try! #dogagility #agilitynerd
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When you forget to cross on the entry to the weaves and put yourself behind on a 130’ line with a running dog walk to the tire with an off course tunnel to the right of the DW exit 😝😱🏃♂️🥇I used all of Spark’s words to pull this one out of the ashes! #dogagility #agilitynerd